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AU09 YJY

2009 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,494 mi
Last recorded91,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Ibiza66,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 91,494 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Rear subframe / Axle is corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust system is corroded

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 89,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall, 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust system is corroded

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,377 miles

Rear Silencer box corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 73,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Silencer box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,635 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,401 miles

Back box corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,945 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper Park brake mechanism not fully returning

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,887 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,172 miles

exhaust silencers outer skins slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,939 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,595 miles

Rear exhaust outter sheild corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/ cracked

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,612 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Front number plate damaged but still able to be read

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,545 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AU09 YJY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 66,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 YJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 YJY registered?

AU09 YJY is a 2009 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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